Private Training - Let us come to you and help you thrive with your dog.

We offer private dog training throughout Manhattan — coming directly to your home, your block, or wherever you and your dog need us most. Based on the Upper West Side, we've been serving New York City dog owners since 2009.

Private training is for dogs and owners who want focused, one-on-one attention from an expert — customized to your dog, your home, your schedule, and your life in New York City, where every dog's environment, building, and neighborhood presents its own unique challenges.

It's the right fit if you want a flexible schedule, if your dog learns better outside group settings, or if you just want someone in your corner who knows your dog personally.

Looking for help with anxiety, reactivity, aggression, or fear? That's behavior modification — a different and more specialized service. Head here instead.

What we work on

Pretty much anything that isn't a serious behavior problem. The most common issues we see:

New puppy or puppy prep, crate training and potty training, basic manners and core cues, leash problems, barking, jumping, household destruction, hyperactivity, baby prep, and family training for busy households.

If you're not sure whether your issue falls under private training or behavior modification, join a free Q&A and ask us directly.

How it works

The first step is always an initial consultation — virtual, 30 minutes, $115. Your trainer will get the full picture of your dog, your goals, and your home environment before recommending a path forward.

Follow-up sessions are conducted in person throughout Manhattan — in your home, on your block, or wherever the relevant behaviors occur. Sessions are 60 minutes and $255, or your trainer may recommend a discounted package during your consultation.

Every trainer at AGDT is required to hold professional certification through CCPDT or IAABC — the most rigorous independent certifying organizations in the field. And because we work as a team, when you book with any one of our trainers, you get the benefit of all our minds.

Book an initial consultation here
Book follow up sessions here

 FAQs

  • Private training is done in your home, on your block, or wherever the behaviors in question occur — throughout Manhattan and the Upper West Side. If you're outside the city, we're happy to work with you virtually instead.

  • Get to know our team on the Meet the Team page. Whoever you work with, they are certified, experienced, and backed by the full AGDT team.

  • Yes. Our free weekly Q&A sessions are a great starting point if you have questions but aren't ready to book. And occasionally we have apprentice trainers available at significantly reduced rates for new puppy and basic manners cases — inquire by phone or email.

    • Check out Hand Us The Leash — our package for busy NYC dog owners who want their dog trained while they get on with their day.